Echinodorus tenellus ‘Pygmy Chain Sword’ - Tissue Culture Cup

Bright green, oval leaves that grow along stiff, upright stems, perfect for adding structure and height.

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Scientific Name:

Echinodorus tenellus

Common Name:

Pygmy Chain Sword

Type:

Aquatic Plant

Origin:

South America (Brazil)

Size:

5cm x 5cm Tissue Culture Cup

Description

Echinodorus tenellus, commonly known as the Pygmy Chain Sword, is a fast-growing aquatic plant ideal for foreground planting in aquariums. With its grass-like leaves, this plant forms a dense, vibrant green carpet that enhances the aesthetics of any tank. It is an easy-to-grow species that spreads through runners, making it perfect for aquascapers looking to create a natural, lush substrate cover.

Key Features

  • Compact Growth: Forms a low-growing, dense green carpet in aquariums.
  • Easy Propagation: Spreads quickly via runners to cover the substrate.
  • Perfect for Foreground: Adds a vibrant green touch to the front of your aquascape.
  • Tissue Culture Cup: Delivered in a sterile medium, free from pests and algae.

Care Instructions

  • Light: Requires moderate to high light levels for optimal growth.
  • Water: Prefers soft to moderately hard water (2-15 dGH).
  • Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 20-28°C (68-82°F).
  • CO2: Optional but promotes faster, denser growth.
  • Planting: Remove from the tissue culture cup, rinse thoroughly, and plant in a nutrient-rich substrate such as aqua soil or sand with root tabs.

Perfect For

  • Foreground of aquariums
  • Low-maintenance aquascapes
  • Natural-looking planted tanks
  • Fish and shrimp tanks

Shipping Details

Our Echinodorus tenellus is shipped in a 5cm x 5cm tissue culture cup, ensuring that the plant arrives in pristine condition. We take extra care in packaging to protect your plant during transit, ensuring it is ready to be planted upon arrival.

Why Choose Us?

At The Guppy Garden, we are committed to providing the highest quality aquatic plants for hobbyists and professionals alike. Our tissue culture cups are guaranteed to be pest-free and algae-free, ensuring your plants thrive in their new environment. With our expertise, you can trust in the quality and care of your purchase.

Order your Echinodorus tenellus 'Pygmy Chain Sword' - Tissue Culture Cup today and create a vibrant, lush carpet in your aquarium!

Echinodorus tenellus ‘Pygmy Chain Sword’ - Tissue Culture Cup

$15.00 $20.00 25% Off
Echinodorus tenellus ‘Pygmy Chain Sword’ - Tissue Culture Cup

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  • Sandy Point

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    unit 5/47 St George Cres
    Sandy Point NSW 2172
    Australia

    +61437158143

Media Types

What is a Gel Cup?

A tissue culture vessel is a clear gel, transparent container (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.

These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy and contaminant-free until they're ready to transition to standard growing conditions.

Quick Hardening Steps:

  1. Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
  2. Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
  3. Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
  4. Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
  5. Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.
What is a Gel Cup?

What is a Transition Cup

Each transparent Transition Cup (5 cm diameter × 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant that has moved beyond sterile tissue culture and into a structured transition medium.

Inside, you’ll find a young carnivorous plant securely planted in a semi-solid blend designed to support root development while easing the shift from gel to soil.

This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity and airflow, helping reduce transplant shock and supporting the plant during this critical transition stage.

Suitable for both novice growers and experienced collectors, Transition Cups provide a reliable, low-stress way to guide delicate carnivorous plants toward successful soil establishment.

What is a Transition Cup

Soil Cup

Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.

Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.

This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.

Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.

Soil Cup

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